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Dehydration
Definition
A dangerous loss of body fluids caused by illness,
Sweating or inadequate fluid intake.
Symptoms
Headache
Dry, cool skin
Dry mouth
Dark yellow pee
Thirst
Muscle cramps
Causes
Excessive sweating
Excessive activity doings
Insufficient fluid consumption
Medication side effects
Risk Factors
People who are active in hot weather conditions
People who are already ill
Older adults
People with chronic diseases
Babies and young children
Nursing intervention
Hydrated all day long.
Administer fluids intravenously to quickly replace lost fluids.
About 2 or more litres a day to stay
Keep records of intake and output to monitor fluids and
Encourage patient to drink lot of water
Note if dehydration continues or if it is treated.
Diagnostic procedures
Blood tests
Urinalysis
